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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,466.59, 40,651.88 and 18,132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,466.59, 40,651.88 and 18,132.66 is: 25,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,466.59 : 40,651.88 = 18,132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,466.59/40,651.88 = 18,132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,466.59x = 40,651.88 × 18,132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,466.59x = 737,126,627.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,126,627.74/29,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,015.68

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